WOW Derry~Londonderry 2014

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From the initial planning stages of last year’s inaugural WOW Derry~Londonderry, the women of the city recognised the capacity of the festival as a platform to discuss deep and serious issues, as well as a way of empowering and celebrating women and girls. This spurred a group of local women to form the North West Women’s Collective (NWWC) to run WOW here annually in partnership with Southbank Centre as a key legacy event of City of Culture 2013, and in doing so, joining the network of WOW festivals all around the world.

True to their intention, the NWWC has fundraised, planned and produced WOW Derry~Londonderry 2014. The success of last year’s events has prompted

the women to think bigger and more ambitiously for this year’s WOW. The Collective is delighted to welcome Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty, as the headline guest at this year’s festival. She joins a guest speaker list of over 100 women who, over the course of the weekend, will discuss everything from female friendships to the gender stereotypes upheld by society, from the effect that a mother’s illness has on the

family unit to the ‘Mammy Monologues’, looking at motherhood from every angle. Join us for talks on birth, death and everything in between.

All events are free of charge – please come and enjoy it all. You never know, it might just change your life.

I’m so thrilled that for a second year, the WOW - Women of the World - festival is coming to Derry~Londonderry. This year we build on that work, continuing conversations, strengthening connections, having fun, and celebrating the women of Derry all together under one roof.

There’s a whole range of ideas to explore from human rights to the benefits of Flamenco dancing, from self-defence to addiction. You’ll hear experts from across the city and beyond, and we’ll delve into difficult subjects, with safe spaces to discuss the things that matter to you most and wonderful people

to talk to and share your thoughts with.

I’m very happy that Shami Chakrabarti, Director of human rights organisation Liberty, who has helped build WOW, will be joining us in Derry this year. Don’t miss the chance to see Shami talk about women in politics and why we need them now more than ever.

Every year WOW has travelled to new places - from Alexandria in Egypt to Katherine in the Australian outback, India, and soon New York, and we’re so proud that Derry~Londonderry is such a key part of the movement. I look forward to seeing you all there.

CLAIRE MCDERMOTTArtistic Director WOW Derry~Londonderry 2014

FOREWORDS

JUDE KELLY OBEFounder and Director, WOW - Women Of The World, and

Artistic Director, Southbank Centre, London

WOW Derry~Londonderry 2014 is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Derry City Council’s Legacy Fund.

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HIGHLIGHTSWomen In Politics hosted by Shami Chakrabarti Page 13

Jude Kelly in converstion with Shami Chakrabarti Page 15

The Mammy Monologues Page 22

All listings correct at time of going to print.

ACCESS & DISABLED PATRONSWinner of the William Keown Prestige Access Award 2010, The Playhouse provides full access for disabled patrons and an infra-red hearing assisted system is installed in the theatre. If patrons have any special requirements, please contact Jessica Caldwell on T: 028 7126 8027 and we will be happy to help in any way we can.

THE VENUE:The Playhouse is located within the historic Walls of Derry~Londonderry, just a short walk from the Foyleside and Richmond Shopping Centres (see map). All events will take place at The Playhouse, unless otherwise stated.5-7 Artillery StreetDerry Londonderry,BT48 6RG, Northern IrelandTel: 028 71 268027Fax: 028 71 [email protected]

HOW TO BOOK:All events at WOW in the Playhouse are free of charge and do not require a ticket. Come to as many talks, workshops and discussions as you like – and we encourage you to experiment with new subjects!Please note: events on Friday 7th November are for an invited audience of local secondary school students.

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Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta met while studying architecture and design in graduate school. They shared an interest in solar lighting technology and a common belief that design and design thinking can be used to solve problems at a global scale, including improving access to basic resources such as lighting and power. Together they have developed the LuminAID - a solar-powered, inflatable, affordable, renewable light that has the potential to greatly improve the comfort, safety, and survival of disaster victims. Anna talks about how her entrepreneurialism is changing lives around the world.

FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER - FOR SCHOOLS

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE

FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER10am – 11am

TheatreAnna Stork, LuminAID

Cyberbullying and grooming are just two of the issues facing young people in the modern world. Are we right to be concerned or has the media warped our estimation of the dangers of the online world? What types of behaviour do girls consider appropriate online and what are the potential repercussions of such actions? We ask students to discuss their views and experiences. Social networking, trolling and sexting are all up for discussion in this session. Hosted by Donna Kernaghan, Barnardo’s NI.

VIRTUAL LIFE – BEING RESPONSIBLE IN THE

CYBER WORLDFRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

10am – 11amArt Room

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Lily tells us what the G(irls) 20 Summit aims to achieve and recounts her experience of the summit in Sydney, Australia in August 2014. G(irls)20 mobilises girls and young women for impact locally, nationally and internationally. Designed according to G20 Architecture, G(irls)20 brings together one delegate from each G20 country, plus a representative from the European & African Unions, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the MENA region, to debate and design solutions that will economically advance girls and women around the world and assist G20 leaders in meeting their 2% growth target. It places a premium on working together with the private sector, governments social profit organisations, academia and media. G(irls)20 is a non partisan, registered charity in Canada.


G(IRL) POWERFRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

11:15am – 12:15pmLily Malcolm-Watts,

UK representative at G(irls) 20 Summit 2014

Theatre

HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF

FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER10am – 11am

Actor’s Studio

What would you do if you were attacked? Learn how to protect yourself from a larger and stronger assailant during this one-hour self-defence class for girls. Led by Rachael Morrison and four times world kickboxing champion Natalie McCarron who will give an introduction to this combat sport.

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ALWAYS LIKE A GIRLFRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

11:30am – 12:30pmArt Room

Girls are invited to experience a series of 15-minute mentoring sessions. You can take your pick of one-to-ones from a room full of 50 local women from the worlds of education, business, creative industries, social enterprise and more. Each will provide you with 15 minutes of wisdom and advice.

FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER - For SCHOOLS

SPEED MENTORINGFRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

11:15am – 12:45pmGallery

When a sanitary protection advert aimed at redefining the phrase ‘like a girl’ as something strong and powerful went viral, many women were torn between celebrating the empowering sentiment and wondering if it was too cynical to point out that its purveyors were selling a product. Like Dove before them, Always had managed to make ‘Big Business’ look something like a friend to women. Does the medium change the message? Watch the video and join the debate here.

Hosted by Kathy Donaghy.

What sort of behaviour is appropriate by boys, men and other girls towards young women?

Is there a ‘male entitlement’ problem that needs to be combated and whose problem is it?

How can we teach young women how to defend themselves against inappropriate physical and verbal behaviour and how to recognise when they are being treated badly?

Hosted by Sophie Bennett, UK Feminista.

IT’S OKAY TO SAY ‘NO’FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

11:30am – 12:30pmActor’s Studio

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Musicians and singers, including singer-songwriter Aoife Boyle and students from Moville Community College, showcase their incredible talent in this the first of our lunchtime concerts.

N.B. Bring your lunch with you!


LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER12:30pm – 1:20pm

Theatre

Felicity McCall chairs a panel that includes domestic abuse survivor, Terri Louise Graham and Gina Watterson from Women’s Advocacy Project.

Why do men abuse the women they claim to love, why do women stay and what can we do to make it easier for them to halt the cycle of abuse and change their lives?

WHY WOMEN STAYFRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

1:30pm – 2:30pmTheatre

BEING MIXED RACEFRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

1:30pm – 2:30pmGallery

What does being ‘mixed race’ mean? Is there such a thing as a mixed-race identity? In the 2011 Census, over a million people in the UK ticked the ‘mixed race’ box – double the number who did so in 2001 when the box was first introduced. Irish Nigerian visual sociologist, Emma Dabiri, continues this moving and insightful conversation. Is the term mixed race useful to anyone other than statisticians? Can today’s increasingly fluid racial identities ever really be squeezed into a one-size-fits-all box?

Aoife Boyle

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UK Feminista supports people to campaign for a world where women and men are equal. Why? Because despite massive advances in the status of women, gender inequality remains rife in the UK and across the world. How can you play your part?

Sophie Bennett explains why UK Feminista believes that political, economic and social equality between women and men is possible – and why this equality will create a world that is better for everyone. But progress doesn’t just ‘happen’. It takes ordinary women and men to stand up and be counted and create the world they want to live in. Be inspired and enabled to do just that.

WOW Bites are little talks and inspiring ideas, achievements, obsessions, stories,performances or manifestos and everything in between. The WOW Bites sessions last for an hour and feature between four and six speakers, with each one talking about something completely different – come and take a chance.

Speakers include Amy Donaghey talking about the summer she spent volunteering in Kenya, Victoria Clingham and Ciara Falls from Moville Community College - ‘My Life on Crutches’ and St. Cecilia’s head girl, Ashleigh Newton, on winning a bronze medal for Judo at the Commonwealth Games.


STAND UP FOR EQUALITY

FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER1:30pm – 2:30pm

Art Room

WOW BITES 1FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

1:30pm – 2:30pmActor’s Studio

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Flex your shopping muscles at the WOW market, where you can purchase boutique, locally handmade products – maybe you’ll pick up the perfect Christmas gift!

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

Awakening your Authentic Self through creativity. Do you feel as if there is never enough time to create new opportunities for change in your life? Do you feel it’s a time of transition or you’re at a crossroads in life? Do you think it’s too late to follow a dream? Why not take part in an enjoyable workshop that looks at the creativity inherent in each of us, which very often gets blocked or interrupted by the challenges of modern day living. Follow a path to develop your creativity through a programme that inspires spontaneity, imagination and fun using Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way as a toolkit.

THE CREATIVE PATH WITH URSULA MCHUGH

SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER11am – 1pmArt Room

WOW MARKETSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

10:30am – 6pmPlaza

Pop in for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a browse through the bookshelves of Little Acorns Bookstore (usually based in Bedlam, Pump Street, Derry) in its pop-up bookstore.

A CUP OF TEA AND A GOOD BOOK

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER10am – 6pm

Bar

Free crèche facilities for people attending WOW. Staffed by fully qualified crèche leaders and childcare assistants.

WOW CRÈCHESATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

10:30am – 6pmCommunity Room

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If you are interested in attending the speed mentoring session, please arrive at the Gallery in the Playhouse at 11am on 8th November to register.


JUDE KELLY, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, SOUTHBANK

CENTRESATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

11:30am – 12:30pmTheatre

SPEED MENTORINGSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

11:30am – 1pmGallery

MIND YOUR HEADSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

11:30am – 12:30pmGreen Room

With boot camps and personal training sessions all the rage, there’s a big trend at the minute towards people looking after their physical health. But the same attention should also be paid to one’s mental health. Enjoying good mental health is one of the keys to happiness.

This session looks at how we can take care of our minds and discusses the various mental health issues that can affect people at any point in their lives — anxiety, depression, OCD and post-natal depression included. There’s advice about how you can help yourself and also about what to do if you think someone you know might be suffering in silence. Panellists include mental health educator, Michaela McDaid, local woman Caroline McMenamin, and counsellor, Linda Cowan.

We live in a world where female inequality is embedded into society. Jude Kelly argues that in order to live a sociable and loving life, most women feel compelled to tolerate a level of inequality that makes us complicit in the continuation of the status quo. Are we capable of taking a zero tolerance approach to inequality in both our domestic and public lives? And what would be the consequences if we did? Can endemic injustice be rooted out – or are some of us resigned to improvement rather than real change, just for an easy life? Finally, are men ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with women in order to create a total shift in the world?

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Come along and hear local authors and poets; Jenni Doherty, Freya McClements, Hilary McCollum, Lynne Edgar and Debbie Caulfield read from their own work. Hosted by Catherine McGrotty.

N.B. Please bring your lunch!

Eve Belle is a remarkable new singer-songwriter from West Donegal who recently performed at Electric Picnic on the Other Voices stage. At just 16 years old, Micaela McGillian has already opened for the renowned Puppini Sisters, and Rachael Parkes, thefront-woman of local stalwarts, The Haciendas - needs no introduction. Join us over lunchtime to hear three of the North West’s finest entertain you while you eat.




SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER1pm – 2:30pm

Theatre

LUNCHING WITH LITERATURE

sponsored by Guildhall PressSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER


Eve Belle

Jenni Doherty

Visit Guildhall Press online at www.ghpress.com

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A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.

A screening of the film followed by a discussion of the issues raised. Panel hosted by the award winning journalist and writer, Hannah Pool, who has written extensively on her experience growing up as an adopted child.

Director: Stephen Frears | UK, USA, France | 2013 | 98mins | Cert PG-13

Learn to strut your stuff in this 90-minute introduction to flamenco dancing led by instructors from Alba Flamenco. The group brings the art form of flamenco in all its passion to Derry. Its principal dancers, Laura Pozo, Tina McCauley and Rebeca Infante have danced, performed and studied flamenco together for many years.


If Jesus came back today – would he be a feminist? Theologian, Gráinne Doherty talks about whether it’s possible to be both a good Feminist AND a good Christian and if so – what does that look like?

FEMINISM AND CHRISTIANITY – AN

OXYMORON?SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

2pm – 3pmArt Room

PHILOMENA (FILM SCREENING)

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER1:45pm – 4pmActor’s Studio

FLAMENCO DANCINGSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

2pm – 3:30pmDance Studio

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Hosted by Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty.

MLAs and local councillors from all sides of the community talk about their role as women in politics; a field where they are very much the minority. A political debate with a difference – focusing on gender in politics and how women’s voices need to be heard in order to bring change and oppose entrenched views and prejudices.

Panellists include Brenda Stevenson, SDLP, Councillor and Mayor of Derry; Maeve McLaughlin, Sinn Féin, MLA Foyle; Claire Sugden, Independent Unionist, East Londonderry and Clare Bailey, Green Party, South Belfast.

This session features women who are pursuing very successful careers in traditionally male-dominated industries. The discussion focuses on how their gender affects the perception of their ability to do their job.

Panellists include Caroline Faulkner, Senior Managing Director and Chief Information Officer CIO, Pramerica Systems Ireland; Roseann Kelly, CEO Women in Business NI and Judith Gillespie, former Deputy Chief Constable, PSNI.


WOMEN IN POLITICSSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

3pm – 4pmTheatre

JOBS FOR THE BOYSSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

3pm – 4pmGallery

Shami ChakrabartiPhoto courtesy of Jo Metson Scott

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Research suggests that we need different friends to fulfil different roles in our lives. Chair Suzanne Rodgers leads the panel through the various types of female friendships that they have and discusses why these dynamics are important.

Panellists include; Ann Glasgow, The Inner Wheel; Amanda Doherty, Big Lottery Fund and Rosie McCann, Foyle Women’s Information Network.

Join Jenni Doherty in conversation with Omagh-born author and journalist Martina Devlin.

Her eight books range from best-selling historical novels – The House Where It Happened and Ship of Dreams – to non-fiction including Banksters and The Hollow Heart. She writes a weekly current affairs column for the Irish Independent and has been named columnist of the year by the National Newspapers of Ireland. Short story awards include the Royal Society of Literature’s VS Pritchett Prize and a Hennessy Literary Award, and she has been shortlisted twice for the Irish Book Awards. Her website is www.martinadevlin.com

MARTINA DEVLINSATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

4:30pm – 5:30pmActor’s Studio


Learn how to create your own cuttlefish brooch, with guidance from the incredible Seliena Coyle. Cuttlefish casting is a quick and accurate casting method. Its applications are limited only by the thickness and overall dimensions of the shell. It is difficult to achieve fine details on the surface of the casting, but this is offset by the richly complex texture that is a natural by-product of this method.

PLEASE NOTE: participants should wear old clothes and bring along an apron!

JEWELLERY-MAKING WORKSHOP

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER3:30pm – 5:30pm

Art Room

TALES OF THE SISTERHOOD

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER3pm – 4pm

Green Room

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Sole Purpose Productions presentsLife and Love: Lesbian Style by Hilary McCollumProduced and directed by Patricia Byrne

Winner of the Eva Gore Booth Award for Best Female Performance, a funny and moving play exploring the lives and loves of women who love women – ranging from romance to role models, coming out to breaking up, bereavement to bejazzling. It draws on experiences from the writer’s own life as well as interviews with lesbian and bi women in both Ireland and England. It is performed by Abby Oliveira, Claire Dooher, Mel Bradley and Michelle Wiggins. Standing ovations at every performance!


LESBIAN STYLESATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

4:30pm – 6pmTheatre

JUDE KELLY IN CONVERSATION WITH SHAMI CHAKRABARTISATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER


On 11th September 2001, our world changed. The West’s response to 9/11 has morphed into a period of exception from human rights norms. Governments have decided that the rule of law and human rights are often too costly.

Now, Shami Chakrabarti – who joined Liberty, the UK’s leading civil rights organisation, on 10th September 2001 – explores why our fundamental rights and freedoms are indispensable. She talks with Jude Kelly about the unprecedented pressures those rights are under today.

Drawing on her own work in high-profile campaigns, from privacy laws to anti-terror legislation, Chakrabarti shows the threats to our democratic institutions and why our rights are paramount in upholding democracy.

‘Probably the most effective public affairs lobbyist of the past 20 years’ (David Aaronovitch, The Times)

‘The most dangerous woman in Britain’ (The Sun)

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Sometimes it seems like mothers can’t do right for doing wrong. And the worst finger pointers can often seem to be other women. Maybe a little bit of empathy and understanding for each other might go a long way here? Our panel includes real stories fromreal women who run the gamut from childless by choice to IVF warriors. We hear the real stories behind the labels. Chaired by Hannah Pool.


WOMB POLITICS – THE MAMMY WARS

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER4:30pm – 5:30pm

Dance Studio

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Flex your shopping muscles at the WOW market, where you can purchase boutique, locally handmade products – maybe you’ll pick up the perfect Christmas gift!

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

WOW MARKETSUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

12noon – 6pmPlaza

Pop in for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a browse through the bookshelves of Little Acorns Bookstore (usually based in Bedlam, Pump Street, Derry) in its pop-up bookstore.

A CUP OF TEA AND A GOOD BOOK

SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER11:30am – 6pm

Bar

Free crèche facilities for people attending WOW. Staffed by fully qualified crèche leaders and childcare assistants.

WOW CRÈCHESUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

11:45am – 6pmCommunity Room

Why didn’t they just leave? It’s the question that stigmatises and shames many abuse survivors. Terri-Louise Graham and a panel of guests discuss the cycle of domestic abuse – why do men abuse the women they claim to love, why do women stay, and what we can do to make it easier for them to halt the cycle of abuse and change their lives?

Chaired by Felicity McCall. Guests include domestic abuse survivor, Terri Louise Graham, and Gina Watterson, Women’s Advocacy Project.

SURVIVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER12noon – 1pm

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Screening of the documentary about Linor Abargil on her journey from rape victim to beauty queen to activist. Followed by a discussion on how victims of rape can come to terms with what has happened to them. Representatives from Nexus NI are available after the screening to discuss any issues/concerns you may have around rape/sexual violence.

Does our culture have an attitude problem with rape and sexual assault and why is it more difficult to talk about than other serious crimes? How does society treat women who have been raped?

Director: Cecilia Peck | USA, Italy, Israel, South Africa | 2013 | 99 minutes |

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

They say a woman’s work is never done – well what happens if she’s not well enough to do it? Our panel asks what happens to families caring for a mother or wife with a serious illness. How much strain does it place on families and what help is out there? Chaired by Diane Greer. Panel guests include Catherine Doran, Tara Lewsley, Claire Allan and Patricia Houston.

WHAT HAPPENS TO A FAMILY WHEN THE

MOTHER GETS ILL?SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

12noon – 1pmGreen Room

BRAVE MISS WORLD (FILM SCREENING)

SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER12:30pm – 3pmActor’s Studio

Get your Sunday at WOW off to a relaxing start with this 75-minute yoga class that promises to help clear your mind and connect your physical, mental and spiritual being. A limited number of mats are available so it would be great if you could bring your own! Please wear comfortable clothing.

YOGASUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

12noon - 1:15pmDance studio

Linor Abargil

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SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

Hosted by Freya McClements. An informal introduction to some local writers you might like—Abby Oliveira, Amanda Doherty, Anita Robinson, Catherine Canning, Felicity McCall, Kathryn Daily and Ellen Factor give poetry readings and read extracts of their work.


Come join us for our final lunchtime concert and support some serious local talent! At only 15 years old, the multi-talented Rebecca Mulhern plays guitar, piano, ukulele, flute and sings. Siobhán Shiels is jazz vocalist, music facilitator and composer. St Cecilia’s College teacher Mary Dillon is also a highly-accomplished singer and Noella Hutton performs at WOW for the second year running.



SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER1:15pm – 2:30pm

Theatre

LUNCHING WITH LITERATURE

sponsored by Guildhall PressSUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

1pm – 2:30pmGallery

Visit Guildhall Press online at www.ghpress.com

Amanda Doherty

Rebecca Mulhern

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The topic of death has been in the headlines recently, thanks to the courage of the late Lynda Bellingham who spoke so bravely about living with a terminal illness. We’re all going to die and yet the topic of dying is rarely discussed. This panel puts the subject of death on the table and looks at ways we can face our own death or cope with the imminent death of a loved one. Panellists talk about how people can prepare for death, how they can learn to cope with a terminal diagnosis or how to be there for a friend or loved one whose death is imminent. The aim of the session is to help people feel more comfortable about talking about death. Panellists include Marie Dunlop, Clinical Ward Sister, Foyle Hospice and counsellor Christine Cowley. Solicitor Paddy Kelly is also here to talk about wills.

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

A cross section of local women talk about the realities of ‘having it all’, the sacrifices that women make and the pressures they face trying to balance everything in their lives. Are there different work models now available to make it easier to balance work and family life? Are work-shares and flexi-time the answer? What internal barriers are preventing women from achieving their true potential? Is ‘ambition’ still perceived as a dirty word? Panellists include actress and broadcaster, Michelle Doherty, Catherine Ross, Karen McCormick, Taryn Gleeson and Catherine McGrotty.

WOMEN CAN HAVE IT ALL NOW – BUT DO WE

REALLY WANT IT?SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

3pm – 4pmTheatre

DEATH WISHSUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

2pm – 3pmArt Room

Back by popular demand for a second year running, these ‘complimentary’ complementary therapy sessions will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Treatments including head massage and reflexology are all on offer, all completely free of charge.

PAMPER SESSIONSSUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

2:30pm – 4:30pm Dance Studio

Michelle Doherty

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Ever fancied treading the boards but never felt brave enough? Maybe the opportunity just never arose? Well, now’s your chance to try your hand at acting with this Introduction to Drama workshop led by Sinéad Devine.

DJs have overtaken rock stars in their earning power and cult following. Some of the biggest names in the music business travel the world with their music on a USB stick and earn millions. If you fancy a slice of the action, join Movin Music Academy tutors as they give you a brief introduction to the skills needed to be a DJ.

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

People are living longer now and have more years of retirement to fill. How does this affect women? Do they feel shut out by society or struggle to fill their time? How can society change to accommodate women who are young at heart? We speak to some very feisty mature women to find out how they prevent themselves feeling displaced or marginalised. How do women make the most of life in later years? Are women better at this than men? Do we need more passions and hobbies? Panel guests include Rose McHugh, Mary Newport and Siobhán Casey from Age NI. Chaired by Anita Robinson.

GETTING OLDER, LIVING YOUNGER

SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER3pm – 4pm

Gallery

HIT THE DECKS - DJ WORKSHOP

SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER3:30pm – 5:30pm

Art Room

WOW Bites are little talks and inspiring ideas, achievements, obsessions, stories,performances or manifestos and everything in between. The WOW Bites sessions last for an hour and feature between four and six speakers, with each one talking about something completely different – come and take a chance.

WOW BITES 2SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

3:30pm – 4:30pmGreen Room

DRAMA FOR BEGINNERSSUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

3:30pm – 5:30pmActors Studio

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The Mammy Monologues is an exciting new multimedia project, looking at motherhood from every angle. While every experience of motherhood is unique, we believe there is a universality to being a mother - and it’s time we spoke openly, honestly and without judgement about all aspects our relationship with the notion of motherhood.Compiled by journalists Claire Allan and Anne Marie Scanlon, The Mammy Monologues has been collating stories from women from across Ireland and the UK with the intention of sharing those stories - in many cases anonymously - on their website, Facebook page, in published form and on the stage.Women of the World 2014 sees the official launch of this breakthrough look at motherhood. Join us as three actresses share just some of the monologues which have been submitted so far - on topics including pregnancy loss, choosing to be childfree, giving birth and that first positive pregnancy test.There follows a Q&A with Claire Allan and Anne Marie Scanlon - all contributions are welcome.

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Performance by Stage Beyond Theatre Company, created and performed by those with learning disabilities.

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

A light-hearted chat with a panel of articulate and witty women and men about the stereotypes that exist for each gender. Can women play football, change tyres, put up shelves and be good drivers? If men sew, wear pink and cry at ‘chick flicks’, does this make them any less masculine? What is the future for the age-old ‘Gender Wars’ – is there a truce in sight?

THE GREAT GENDER DEBATE

SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER5pm – 6pm

Theatre

Celebrate the official end of WOW Derry~Londonderry 2014 with performances from an array of local musical talent including Ursula McHugh, Rebecca Harkin and Ruth McGinley.

WOW WRAP PARTYSUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

6:15pm – 8pmGallery

STAGE BEYOND (SHOW)SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER

4:30pm – 5:00pmPlaza

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An intensive introduction to the process of writing a screenplay from outline to first draft. This class focuses heavily on the basics of screenwriting, how best to use the three-act structure, the importance of creating a detailed outline and how best to move from outline to first draft.

Lucy Thurber is an award winning playwright and screenwriter. She has worked with Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone) and Steven Shainberg (Secretary), has written a film adaptation on of Susan Cheever’s book American Bloomsbury, She is currently writing a screenplay called The Land Of The Living due to be filmed in 2016. This course is a must for any women thinking of pursuing a career in screenwriting. To book a place, please contact [email protected] or phone Claire McDermott on 07796 177411.

OTHER EVENTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY

SCREENWRITING INTENSIVE COURSE

THURSDAY 6th NOVEMBER – SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

2pm – 5pm each dayHolywell - DiverseCity Partnership

Building, Bishop Street

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they will host a special Lunchtime Panel Event, which will challenge the audiences to find the contemporary relevance of the Holocaust, allowing them to see how racial intolerance and hatred can begin, and the steps we can take to stop this from happening in the future. A light lunch will be served. There will also be guided tours of the exhibition at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

Please note: The Anne Frank Exhibition: A History for Today runs from 5th November to 27th November.

For further information contact susan@gardenof reflection.org

The City Centre Garden of Reflection Project is a partnership between Inner City Trust (lead partner), Derry City Council and DiverseCity Community Partnership and is a project supported by the PEACE III Programme through the European Union’s Regional Development Fund managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

Throughout November, the Garden of Reflection is hosting a prestigious exhibition from The Anne Frank Trust UK— Anne Frank: A History for Today. As part of the WOW Festival

OTHER EVENTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY

WORLD WAR I EXHIBITIONSt. Columb’s Cathedral

Friday 7th - Saturday 29th NovemberChapter House, St. Columb’s Cathedral

9:15am - 4:45pmOpen Monday - Saturday

ANNE FRANK: A HISTORY FOR TODAYSATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

12:30pm – 2pmHolywell - DiverseCity

Partnership Building, Bishop St

City Centre Garden of Reflection Lunchtime Event

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SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR WOMEN IN DERRY

AWARE DEFEAT DEPRESSION56 Strand Road Derry~Londonderry, BT48 7AJT: 028 7126 0602W: www.aware-ni.org.uk

CALMS10 Northland RoadDerry~Londonderry, BT48 7JDT: 028 7126 8698E: [email protected]

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUEmbassy Court3 Strand RoadDerry~Londonderry, BT48 7BJT: 028 7136 2444W: www.citizensadvice.co.uk

DERRY WELL WOMAN17 Queen StreetDerry~Londonderry, BT48 7EQT: 028 7136 0777W: www.derrywellwoman.org

DISABILITY ACTION58 Strand RoadDerry~Londonderry, BT48 7AJT: 028 7136 0811E: [email protected]

DOVE HOUSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE32 Meenan SquareDerry~Londonderry, BT48 9EXT: 028 7126 9327

FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION4th Floor, Northern Counties Building22–24 Waterloo PlaceDerry~Londonderry, BT48 6BUT: 028 7126 0016W: www.fpa.org.uk

FOYLE VALLEY HOUSE30 Foyle RoadDerry-Londonderry, BT48 6SQT: 028 7136 2689E: [email protected]

FOYLE WOMEN’S INFORMATION NETWORK12-14 The DiamondDerry~Londonderry, BT48 6HWT: 028 7126 6291E: [email protected]

FOYLE WOMEN’S AID24 Pump StreetDerry~Londonderry, BT48 6JGT: 028 7128 0060W: www.foylewomensaid.org

HURT14 Clarendon StreetDerry~Londonderry, BT48 7ETT: 028 7136 9696E: [email protected]

THE BEACON CENTRE20 Clarendon StreetDerry~Londonderry, BT48 7ETT: 028 7126 9517E: [email protected]

THE PINK LADIES Cancer Support and Information GroupHillcrest Family Centre14-17 Jasmine CourtWaterside, Derry~LondonderryT: 028 7134 7515E: [email protected]

THE WOMEN’S CENTREBeibhinn House5 Guildhall StreetDerry~Londonderry, BT48 6BBT: 028 7126 7672W: www.thewomanscentre.co.uk

WOMEN’S ADVOCACY PROJECTSupport for Women Experiencing Domestic Abuse and AddictionT: 028 7126 9327M: 07435 608738E: [email protected]

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Time Event (Thursday) Venue Page

2pm-5pmScreenwriting Intensive Course (3 day)Thursday 6th-Saturday 8th November

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Time Event (Friday) Venue Page

9:15am-4:45pm First World War exhibitionSt Columb’s Cathedral

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10am-11am Be The Change You Want To See Theatre 4

10am-11amVirtual Life –

Being Responsible In The Cyber WorldArt Room 4

10am-11am How To Defend Yourself Actor’s Studio 4

11:15am-12:15pm G(IRL) Power Theatre 5

11:15am-12:45pm Speed Mentoring Gallery 6

11:30am-12:30pm It’s Okay To Say ‘No’ Actor’s Studio 6

11:30am-12:30pm Always Like A Girl Art Room 6

12:30pm-1:20pm Lunchtime Entertainment Theatre 7

1:30pm-2:30pm Being Mixed Race Gallery 7

1:30pm-2:30pm Why Women Stay Theatre 7

1:30pm-2:30pm Stand Up For Equality Art Room 8

1:30pm-2:30pm WOW Bites 1 Actor’s Studio 8

2pm-5pmScreenwriting Intensive Course (3 day)Thursday 6th-Saturday 8th November

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7pm SOAK in concert Christ Curch 29

AT A GLANCE: THURSDAY 6th/FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

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9:15am-4:45pm First World War exhibition St Columb’s Cathedral 24

10:30am-6pm WOW Market Plaza 9

10:30am-6:30pm WOW Crèche Community Room 9

10am-6pm A Cup Of Tea And A Good Book Bar 9

11am-1pm The Creative Path With Ursula McHugh Art Room 9

11:30am-12:30pm Jude Kelly, Artistic Director, Southbank Centre Theatre 10

11:30am-1pm Speed Mentoring Gallery 10

11:30am-12:30pm Mind Your Head Green Room 10

12:30pm-2pm Anne Frank Exhibition Holywell Trust 24

1pm-2:30pm Lunchtime Entertainment Theatre 11

1:30pm-2:30pm Lunching With Literature Gallery 11

1:45pm-4pm Philomena (Film Screening) Actor’s Studio 12

2pm-3pmFeminism and Christianity - an

Oxymoron?Art Room 12

2pm-3:30pm Flamenco Dancing Dance Studio 12

2pm-5pm Screenwriting Intensive Course (3 day)Thursday 6th-Saturday 8th November Holywell Trust 23

3pm-4pm Women In Politics Theatre 13

3pm-4pm Jobs For The Boys Gallery 13

3pm-4pm Tales Of The Sisterhood Green Room 14

3:30pm-5:30pm Jewellery-Making Workshop Art Room 14

4:30pm-5:30pm In Conversation with Martina Devlin Actor’s Studio 14

4:30pm-5:30pm Jude Kelly in conversation with Shami Chakrabarti Gallery 15

4:30pm-6pm Lesbian Style Theatre 15

4:30pm-5:30pm Womb Politics – The Mammy Wars Dance Studio 16

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Time Event Venue Page12noon-6pm WOW Market Plaza 17

11:45am-6pm WOW Crèche Community Room 17

11:30am-6pm A Cup Of Tea And A Good Book Bar 17

12noon-1pm Surviving Domestic Violence Theatre 17

12noon-1pmWhat Happens To A Family When The

Mother Gets Ill?Green Room 18

12noon-1:15pm Yoga Dance Studio 18

12:30pm-3pm Brave Miss World (Film Screening) Actor’s Studio 18

1:15pm-2:30pm Lunchtime Entertainment Theatre 19

1:30pm-2:30pm Lunching With Literature Gallery 19

2pm-3pm Death Wish Art Room 20

3pm-4pmWomen Can Have It All Now – But

Do We Really Want It?Theatre 20

2:30pm-4:30pm Pamper Sessions Dance Studio 20

3pm-4pm Getting Older, Living Younger Gallery 21

3:30pm-5:30pm Drama For Beginners Actors Studio 21

3:30pm-4:30pm WOW Bites 2 Green Room 21

3:30pm-5:30pm Hit The Decks - DJ Workshop Art Room 21

4:30pm-5:30pm The Mammy Monologues Gallery 22

4:30pm-5pm Stage Beyond (Show) Plaza 22

5pm-6pm The Great Gender Debate Theatre 22

6:15pm-8pm WOW Wrap Party Gallery 22

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Friends of WOW Derry~LondonderryChantal Sweeney

Joseph Barwise Illustration & Design

Transfusion Films

The Caldwells

Tim Webster

Sponsors of WOW Derry~LondonderryCharles & Co Hair Studio

Brown’s Restaurant

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Contact WOW Derry~Londonderry:

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